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The wreck of the General Grant on the Auckland Islands
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The wreck of the General Grant on the Auckland Islands
The Wreck of the General Grant on the Auckland Islands, South Pacific Ocean. The ship was wrecked on May 14th 1866, a week after leaving Melbourne for London. 68 out of the 83 crew and passengers perished, " the rest got ashore in boats, and managed to live in that dreary place, enduring the severest hardships, about a year and a half, till they were relieved by the brig Amherst, of Invercargill, New Zealand, on Nov 21, 1867."
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The haunting image of the wreck of the General Grant, battered against the rugged rocks of the Auckland Islands in the South Pacific Ocean, serves as a poignant reminder of the perils of the sea and the indomitable human spirit. The ship, which was en route from Melbourne to London when it was wrecked on May 14, 1866, claimed the lives of 68 out of its 83 passengers and crew. The survivors, who managed to make it ashore in boats, endured the harshest of conditions for over a year and a half. Amidst the desolate landscape of the Auckland Islands, the castaways faced the unforgiving elements, scavenging for food and shelter. They braved the relentless waves and the unforgiving winds, their only respite the occasional visit from passing ships. But their spirits remained unbroken, fueled by the hope of rescue and the will to survive. Their ordeal finally came to an end on November 21, 1867, when they were rescued by the brig Amherst from Invercargill, New Zealand. The story of the General Grant is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope in the face of adversity. This historic photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, captures the raw beauty and the tragic history of the wreck, a poignant reminder of the past and the enduring power of the sea.
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